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New Jersey Barber Theory Examination

Provider
Prometric / Iso-Quality Testing
Format
Computer-based theory examination
Exam questions
115 items, of which 105 contribute to the final score
Time limit
120 minutes
Passing score
75 percent
Examination outline
  • 1. SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS (35 items)
    • 1.A. Infection Control and Safety Practices
    • 1.A.1. Identify how disease and infection are caused and transmitted
    • 1.A.2. Apply principles of infection control
    • 1.A.2.a. Sanitation/Cleansing
    • 1.A.2.b. Disinfection
    • 1.A.2.c. Sterilization
    • 1.A.2.d. Contamination and cross-contamination
    • 1.A.3. Apply blood exposure procedures
    • 1.A.4. Identify requirements of government agencies related to public protection (e.g., CDC, OSHA, EPA)
    • 1.B. Human anatomy and physiology
    • 1.B.1. Identify function and structure of the
    • 1.B.1.a. Hair and scalp
    • 1.B.1.b. Skin
    • 1.B.2. Identify bones related to
    • 1.B.2.a. Head and face
    • 1.B.2.b. Neck, shoulders, and upper back
    • 1.B.3. Identify muscles and joints and their functions related to
    • 1.B.3.a. Head and face
    • 1.B.3.b. Neck, shoulders, and upper back
    • 1.B.4. Understand the functions of body systems
    • 1.B.4.a. Nervous system
    • 1.B.4.b. Circulatory system
    • 1.B.4.c. Endocrine system
    • 1.B.4.d. Integumentary system
    • 1.C. Identify signs and symptoms of conditions, disorders, and diseases related to skin
    • 1.C.1. Types
    • 1.C.2. Treatments
    • 1.D. Identify signs and symptoms of conditions, disorders, and diseases related to hair
    • 1.D.1. Types
    • 1.D.2. Treatments
    • 1.E. Basic chemistry of products used in barbering
    • 1.E.1. Understand the chemical pH scale
    • 1.E.2. Understand purpose and effects of products, ingredients, and their interactions
    • 1.E.3. Understand interactions among chemicals
    • 1.E.4. Understand chemical reactions (e.g., overexposure, chemical burn, inhalation)
  • 2. IMPLEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT (10 items)
    • 2.A. Identify function, purpose, and care of tools used in hair services
    • 2.A.1. Equipment (e.g., chair, workstation)
    • 2.A.2. Implements (e.g., razors, shears, combs/brushes)
    • 2.A.3. Supplies and materials (e.g., towels, drape, neck strips)
    • 2.A.4. Electrical tools (e.g., clippers, blow dryers)
    • 2.B. Understand and apply safety and sanitation practices for use of implements and equipment
  • 3. HAIR CARE SERVICES (40 Items)
    • 3.A. Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services
    • 3.A.1. Analyze condition of client's hair and scalp (i.e., assessment)
    • 3.A.2. Recognize conditions that would prohibit service (i.e., contraindications)
    • 3.A.3. Determine services and/or products
    • 3.A.4. Document and maintain client records (e.g., consultation card, service history, medical history)
    • 3.B. Hair Care
    • 3.B.1. Apply knowledge of draping (e.g., chemical, shampoo, haircutting)
    • 3.B.2. Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for shampooing and conditioning
    • 3.B.3. Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for scalp treatments and scalp massage/manipulation
    • 3.C. Hair Design
    • 3.C.1. Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety of haircutting
    • 3.C.1.a. Shaping
    • 3.C.1.b. Outlining
    • 3.C.1.c. Neck shave
    • 3.C.2. Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety of hair styling
    • 3.C.2.a. Wet styling
    • 3.C.2.b. Blow-dry styling
    • 3.C.2.c. Thermal styling
    • 3.C.2.d. Natural hair styling (e.g., braiding, locks)
    • 3.C.3. Apply knowledge of hair enhancement options
    • 3.D. Apply knowledge of preparation, procedures, and safety for head shaving
    • 3.E. Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for chemical services
    • 3.E.1. Understand preliminary tests (e.g., purposes, uses, applications):
    • 3.E.1.a. Predisposition
    • 3.E.1.b. Strand test
    • 3.E.2. Hair coloring (including facial hair)
    • 3.E.3. Hair lightening
    • 3.E.4. Foiling
    • 3.E.5. Chemical hair relaxing/restructuring and curl reduction
    • 3.E.5.a. Hydroxide
    • 3.E.5.b. Thio
    • 3.E.5.c. Keratin
    • 3.E.6. Chemical waving/texturizing:
    • 3.E.6.a. Alkaline
    • 3.E.6.b. Acid
    • 3.E.6.c. Non-thio
    • Textured hair (coiled, curly, or wavy), required in written and practical examinations by N.J.S.A.45:5B-27.1.
  • 4. FACIAL HAIR AND SKIN CARE SERVICES (15 Items)
    • 4.A. Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services
    • 4.A.1. Evaluate client's skin (e.g., type, condition)
    • 4.A.2. Identify contraindications:
    • 4.A.2.a. Disorders
    • 4.A.2.b. Diseases
    • 4.A.3. Determine services and/or products
    • 4.A.4. Document and maintain client records (e.g., consultation card, service history, medical history)
    • 4.B. Apply knowledge of draping for facial hair and skin care services
    • 4.C. Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for facial hair and skin care services
    • 4.C.1. Complete shave service with required strokes
    • 4.C.2. Facial hair design
    • 4.C.3. Facial (e.g., cleansing, steam towel, massage)
  • 5. NEW JERSEY STATE LAW (5 Items)
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